Upstream Processing Technician (Growth & Improvement)

Merck & Co.; Elkhorn Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 49,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co. in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is seeking an Upstream Processing Technician for our Animal Health facility. You will work on cell culture, filling and packaging operations, following SOPs to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires meticulous documentation, teamwork, and the ability to operate manufacturing equipment. We offer a safety-first culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to vaccines and biologics production.

Qualifications

• Experience working independently and as a team with integrity and precision.
• Ability to operate manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality product by adhering to company and Departmental standards and procedures.
• Perform sterile operations according to SPPs and SOPs with concurrent, legible, and consistent documentation.
• Prepare cell and viral cultures in large quantities; handle large equipment and maintain safe lifting practices.
• Sanitization or sterilization of designated areas and equipment with attention to small details.
• Troubleshoot and adjust equipment as required.
• Perform SAP transactions (goods issuing/receipts) and cycle counts.
• Lead area Technicians and maintain 5S housekeeping in the area.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Manufacturing equipment operation

Documentation skills

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or BS in Science

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Merck & Co. in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is seeking an Upstream Processing Technician for our Animal Health facility. You will work on cell culture, filling and packaging operations, following SOPs to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role requires meticulous documentation, teamwork, and the ability to operate manufacturing equipment. We offer a safety-first culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to vaccines and biologics production.